LPN Nights/Weekends New

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an LPN in the Clinical Trials Unit to work nights and weekends.

This position may be filled as an LPN 1, 2, or 3. The LPN will provide direct patient care for volunteers in various clinical trials that require ambulatory and/or total bed rest in the inpatient unit. Additional responsibilities may include screenings, consenting, and study visits for specified clinical trials.

Hourly rate is $16.06 - $25.73 based on qualifications. Additionally, two shift differental rates are offered for hours worked. Additional compensation for the 3:00 - 11:00 pm shift is $4.01/hour. Additional compensation for the 11:00 pm - 7: 00 am shift is $5.34/hour. 

Required Qualifications

LPN 1

Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.

LPN 2

Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus one year of practical nursing experience.

LPN 3

Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of practical nursing experience.

This position is paid hourly and paychecks are issued bi-weekly. Full time employees qualify for state benefits and are required to participate in the state retirement plan, LASERS. Two shift differentalrates are offered for 3:00 - 11:00 pm shift and 11:00 pm - 7: 00 am shift.